The Elevate After School Program is designed to maximize the critical window of time between the end of the school day and the start of athletic practice. By creating a stable, supportive environment, the program keeps student-athletes safe, nourished, and focused on their academic success.

Each participating school is assigned two dedicated academic tutors who provide hands-on assistance with homework, exam preparation, and challenging subject areas. This personalized support helps student-athletes stay on track academically, maintain eligibility year-round, and build habits that contribute to long-term success both on and off the field.

Many of our student-athletes face a difficult daily choice: seek academic help or wait in long lines for a free school-provided meal—their only dependable meal of the day. To eliminate this barrier, Elevate provides a nutritious meal during each session. This not only ensures students are properly fueled for academic and athletic performance, but also incentivizes punctuality, preparedness, and engagement.

At APEX Academy, we believe no student-athlete should have to choose between food and their future. Through Elevate, we remove that choice—supporting the whole student and setting them up to thrive.

Our program leverages mentoring, college access, and career planning to support the student-athletes we serve. We collaborate with Lansing-based organizations like the Capital Area College Access Network and the MSUFCU to provide academic guidance, SAT prep, professional development, community outreach, and financial literacy. Throughout the year, our student-athletes are guided to access and utilize these resources. As a reward for positive progression towards their goals, all rising seniors from each school have the opportunity to participate in our Career Immersion Day, in partnership with local businesses in the Lansing area.